| The Art of Raising a Puppy |  | Publisher: iPublish.com
Category: Book
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Rating:  185 reviews
Format: Import
Media: Unbound
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
ISBN: 0759584168
EAN: 9780759584167
ASIN: 0759584168
Publication Date: May 2001
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 so far so good November 30, 2008
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I am reading the chapters that relate to my puppy, and the ideas make sense.. I love the intellectual style of the book.
First hand experience November 20, 2008
Dr. Nancy Kay, author of Speaking for Spot - www.speakingforspot.com (Rohnert Park, California)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Never have I been more impressed as a veterinary student at Cornell than when I visited the Monks of New Skete. Picture a dozen or more monks eating dinner around a large table, each with a German Shepherd dog lying quiety by his side throughout the entire meal. The monks have been doing this for decades- no reason to change their training methods because they work so well. Aren't we fortunate that they have been willing to share their trade secrets with the rest of the dog loving world.
Don't change what works November 4, 2008
Ricardo Vargas (North Carolina)
helped me tremendously in understanding my newly purchased German Shepherd puppy. Their techniques work!
Unlike many other books that I have read, the Monks understand that there is a balance between positive and negative reinforcement and a place for both praise and stern discipline.
 Somewhat helpful September 30, 2008
City Witch (New Jersey, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really loved this book until we got our puppy. However it swiftly became apparent that the dog had never read the manual. I still got something out of it, but its hardly the guidebook to puppyhood I wanted.
not the best training guide. August 27, 2008
M. Alfaro (Upstate NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read tons of other training guides, and while I found this book a good read, it was not exactly helpful in terms of training. It focused more on their monastery, stories about dogs they trained, and the birthing process of a German Shepherd. Mind you, I'm big GSD lover so I enjoyed this book, but I wish I had purchased another book for more tips on training.
Some of the tips offered are great and work well, but there should have been more. But do keep in mind the book's title! "The ART of Raising a Puppy," not "HOW to Raise a Puppy." So it's understandable that there are numerous stories and other bits of info. But if you're looking for a real how-to guide with a lot of tips, I would look elsewhere.
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